Inflammation is part of the body’s natural response to injury or invasion by a foreign substance.

In the inflammatory response, various components of the immune system are recruited to fight against the foreign invader or heal the injured area.

Some chronic diseases trigger an inflammatory response even when there is no illness or injury present. Over time, this excessive inflammation can cause permanent damage to the body’s tissues and DNA.

Years of animal and test-tube research shows that Ginkgo Biloba Extract can reduce markers of inflammation in both human and animal cells in a variety of disease states

Some specific conditions in which ginkgo extract has shown to reduce inflammation include:

• Arthritis

• Irritable bowel disease (IBD)

• Cancer

• Heart disease

• Stroke

While this data is encouraging, human studies are needed before drawing concrete conclusions about ginkgo’s role in treating these complex diseases.